Cookie Lyon portrayed by Taraji P. Henson was named Time’s most influential fictional character of 2015.
Some of the other fan favorites were Glenn Rhee from The Walking Dead, Jon Snow from Game Of Thrones & The Minions from Despicable Me.
The star was selected by the magazine for being the lead on TV’s most popular new show, Empire.
Along with being the leading lady of the Lyon family, her character also inspired viral memes, phrases, and a Saks Fifth Avenue clothing line.
Cheers to the fictional Empire turned into reality!
